tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post1052107648082896501..comments2016-12-05T22:55:23.539-06:00Comments on Rany on the Royals: Housekeeping...Ranyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09713226276377020284noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-78854942770552688442008-05-08T23:53:00.000-05:002008-05-08T23:53:00.000-05:00I have a couple of comments.On Pena IBB: The first...I have a couple of comments.<BR/><BR/>On Pena IBB: The first thing I said when it happened was that the Blue Jays deserved to lose.<BR/><BR/>On replacing Ramirez with Gobble to pitch to Kotchman: When Ramirez retired the previous batter the first thing I said was they'll walk Kotchman. To me it was that obvious.<BR/><BR/>On signing Bonds: Would be one of the dumber things the Royals have done in Isaachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03089187591356047422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-30606414845229102272008-05-07T23:38:00.000-05:002008-05-07T23:38:00.000-05:00I'd prefer they stick with Buck, too. He's got an...I'd prefer they stick with Buck, too. He's got an outside chance of having a decent OBP, if he can keep his average around .250. Olivo won't do much but the occasional HR.<BR/><BR/>FWIW, I've just finished a ranking of all the Royals seasons subjectively, based on how good it was to be a fan that year. Click my name above. I'd love some feedback.Stevehttp://fortworthmsblchapel.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-3587990008784601542008-05-07T20:35:00.000-05:002008-05-07T20:35:00.000-05:00If they hire Bonds as a hit man this summer, they ...If they hire Bonds as a hit man this summer, they need to rent little kayaks for people to paddle around in the fountains to catch his home run balls.<BR/><BR/>I'm also sure that just because someone does or (especially) does not want Barry Bonds playing for the Royals, doesn't delineate their Royals fandom. <BR/><BR/>Also, if you're going to insult someone, don't post anonymously....unless of Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12275276577448843877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-84599079282748390832008-05-07T20:24:00.000-05:002008-05-07T20:24:00.000-05:00I know the K is undergoing some renovations but I...I know the K is undergoing some renovations but I don't think they are making the clubhouse big enough to hold Bond's ego or attitude. I just don't see the extra runs being worth all of the baggage he's bringing with him. And who's to say he'll even produce? He's getting to an age where he is due for a huge decline in production. Can I get a Juan Gonzalez from the congregation? <BR/><BR/> <charlienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-24819924834750556042008-05-07T15:41:00.000-05:002008-05-07T15:41:00.000-05:00i think anyone reading royals blogs is probably a ...i think anyone reading royals blogs is probably a fan.Dallas Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13282964998905741759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-5298190985027803422008-05-07T13:23:00.000-05:002008-05-07T13:23:00.000-05:00Let me get this straight:You have suffered thru 21...Let me get this straight:<BR/><BR/>You have suffered thru 21 years of Royals baseball, watching a pathetic team amass one, FREAKING ONE, winning season during that ENTIRE time, and....<BR/><BR/>signing Bonds will cause you to stop being a fan?<BR/><BR/>My guess is you are not truly a fan in the first place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-50004109281700054962008-05-07T13:05:00.000-05:002008-05-07T13:05:00.000-05:00I've been a loyal Royals fan since birth. I've ne...I've been a loyal Royals fan since birth. I've never seen anything remotely exciting in my 21 years, save the 2003 season. If they sign Bonds, I'm done. I can't defend them after that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-85890863814351271422008-05-07T12:49:00.000-05:002008-05-07T12:49:00.000-05:00"I think this is a tricky time for Moore. He wants..."I think this is a tricky time for Moore. He wants to stay true to a plan of developing young players without mortgaging the future on guys who won't form the core of our next LONG TERM competitive team. Bonds would be fun to have for a year or two, but I don't think he would be a part of what Moore is trying to accomplish."<BR/><BR/>How does playing Player X over Ross Gload hurt the future?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-46607047617143751532008-05-07T11:25:00.000-05:002008-05-07T11:25:00.000-05:00I think this is a tricky time for Moore. He wants...I think this is a tricky time for Moore. He wants to stay true to a plan of developing young players without mortgaging the future on guys who won't form the core of our next LONG TERM competitive team. Bonds would be fun to have for a year or two, but I don't think he would be a part of what Moore is trying to accomplish.<BR/><BR/>And Wii bowling can be tricky. You have to find your sweet Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10736204532231600862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-38978206912992350302008-05-07T11:21:00.000-05:002008-05-07T11:21:00.000-05:00My five year old is incredible at Wii bowling to. ...My five year old is incredible at Wii bowling to. She probably averages 170. Not sure what the deal is but if you want some advice, I actaully watched how my kids play and adjusted my game after seeing how they lined up and threw the ball. It brought my game up to a new level.Kennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-53508218785336565332008-05-07T09:59:00.000-05:002008-05-07T09:59:00.000-05:00Just wanted to say thanks, Rany, for actually read...Just wanted to say thanks, Rany, for actually reading the peanut gallery's comments and responding to them. Best. Blog. Ever. (along with JoePo's).<BR/><BR/>And to anyone who thinks Bonds is a "leader"...Leader of his own personal posse maybe, but a leader of young men? I don't see it.jerelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-53186711534703355922008-05-07T02:19:00.000-05:002008-05-07T02:19:00.000-05:00While Bonds may not be the long-term solution ther...While Bonds may not be the long-term solution there is something to be said about making improvements to the team THIS year. <BR/><BR/>First off, the fans are already sick of this anemic offense crap every single night. The Royals are presumably trying to get the fans back into it, right? Scoring 0 to 2 runs a game won't attract fans no matter how good the pitching is.<BR/><BR/>Second, has jsolohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03215862425655387790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-47076065089515495162008-05-07T00:29:00.000-05:002008-05-07T00:29:00.000-05:00I think Bonds would work here. Not so much because...I think Bonds would work here. Not so much because of the presumed positive effect he'd have on the kids, but mainly for the positive effect he'd have on Guillen. I think Guillen is struggling due to pressure he's placing on himself. It's not just pressure to perform, but also pressure to lead this team, because you know that was something that Moore discussed with him when they presented him theCaspernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-63237351699763093862008-05-06T23:50:00.000-05:002008-05-06T23:50:00.000-05:00Rany, I have to say I'm not with you on the Buck f...Rany, I have to say I'm not with you on the Buck front. I haven't seen this "vast" improvement over the past couple of years. I also have to say that Bonds would be huge for helping guys like Butler and Gordon, as was already stated. A stiff boost in Guillen's production would do the same thing, but I really don't think it could hurt to bring the OBP machine to KC.Dallas Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13282964998905741759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-89683212888284565022008-05-06T22:38:00.000-05:002008-05-06T22:38:00.000-05:00Callaspo walked his first 2 at bats tonight, there...Callaspo walked his first 2 at bats tonight, thereby matching Pena's total for the year.bbxperthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03050659179097039635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-72198598869553237022008-05-06T22:21:00.000-05:002008-05-06T22:21:00.000-05:00No offense, Rany, but I'm really getting tired of ...No offense, Rany, but I'm really getting tired of hearing how Johnny Two Bucks (named after his most common batting average) is "about to figure it out." His career OPS is right at .700, which is remarkably consistent with his performance this year. He's no longer a fresh-faced rookie; he's in his fifth year, still slow as molasses when he runs, swings the bat, or throws to second, and maybe Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-64741492284735491872008-05-06T22:14:00.000-05:002008-05-06T22:14:00.000-05:00I don't know that Bonds only makes sense if we're ...I don't know that Bonds only makes sense if we're playing for this year. The kids in our lineup who should logically be hitting - Gordon, Butler, Teahen, DeJesus - are sinking fast from early-season highs, and maybe having zero veteran protection as something to do with that. They need someone to take the pressure off them, and Guillen isn't doing it. Why the heck not Bonds? The cost? He should ChaimMKellerhttp://openid.aol.com/ChaimMKellernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-30714628024277483492008-05-06T20:31:00.000-05:002008-05-06T20:31:00.000-05:00The problem with Olivo is that he has never -- nev...The problem with Olivo is that he has never -- never, ever, not even once -- had an OBP over .300 over a full season. That in and of itself is a reason he shouldn't be taking Buck's job. He's fine in his current role.jonfmorsehttp://jonfmorse.livejournal.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-66225224778154193732008-05-06T20:06:00.000-05:002008-05-06T20:06:00.000-05:00Look at all that production from the 6, 7, 8, and ...Look at all that production from the 6, 7, 8, and 9 holes. Get inspired top half of the order, this is lined up to be that comfortable win we need to give at least one of our starters.Carolina Beach Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07123319614620808541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-57732460988275462452008-05-06T19:24:00.000-05:002008-05-06T19:24:00.000-05:00I didn't realize Hillman had expressed second thou...I didn't realize Hillman had expressed second thoughts about his bullpen decisions. Good for him.<BR/>Nice shake-up of the batting order tonight. Collaspo and Olivo will be in there trying to prove they're worthy. Let's take a look.Mark LaFlammewww.marklaflamme.comnoreply@blogger.com